Parkland Travel Guide
Tacoma
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Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Parkland
Saffire Villa
Hotel Murano
"Clean room which it was great but the breakfast was not warm enough!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"The housekeeping staff were extremely loud while talking in the hallway outside my room. I politely asked them multiple times to lower their voices, but they ignored my requests and continued making noise. Their lack of consideration made it difficult to relax and negatively impacted my experience ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio
"The tiny house had what was advertised.. a small cozy place. We stayed in container 3 and loved our first experience in a tiny container home. BBQ grill and outdoor vibes were amazing."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
"I find it hard to believe that EQC Sponsors the Seattle Mariners, and yet you can't get Mariners game on TV in the rooms. The hotel doesn't subscribe to get the games even though they sponsor them. I had to watch on my phone. RIDICULOUS!!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
"When we arrived, we found out the pool was closed. We had told our grandson he could go swimming all he wanted. Imagine our surprise when we found out and had to tell the little guy also, we brought food (microwaveable) to eat, then found out there was no microwave"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Parkland
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
